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The Diamond Painting Guide and Logbook

Author Jennifer Roberts
Release Date: 2020/06/01
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Book Description

The ultimate guide to the hottest new crafting trend! Colorful, creative, and totally addictive, diamond painting has taken the crafting world by storm. Now, with The Diamond Painting Guide and Logbook readers can get expert advice and inspiration on how to take their artwork to the next level. Inspired by cross stitch and paint-by-number, diamond painting involves carefully placing colorful jeweled "diamond" resin pieces on a canvas to create gorgeous works of art. This book is the first ever guide to the best practices for making flawless, stunning paintings, including: • Best tools and uses • Easy tips, tricks, and techniques • Designing customized paintings • Finishing, framing, and displaying artwork • Maximizing therapeutic benefits • Logging pages for tracking favorite projects And much, much more! Whether you’re a beginner interested in learning a fun new skill, or an experienced diamond painter ready to take your work to the next level, this book will give you everything you need to create show-stopping paintings.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Section 1 The Beginning of a Diamond Painting Addiction Adventure
    1. Introduction
    2. Why Diamond Paint?
    3. How to Diamond Paint: The Basics
  6. Section 2 Tools of the Trade
    1. The Diamond Painting Pen
      1. Create Your Own Pen
      2. Polymer Clay Pen
      3. Acrylic Pen
      4. Novelty Pen
      5. Premade Pens
    2. The Tip and Multiplacer
      1. The Single
      2. The Multi
      3. The Straightener
    3. The Wax
      1. What Is Wax?
      2. How to Use Wax
      3. Different Types of Wax
      4. Storing Wax
      5. Digging Deeper
    4. The Drill Tray
      1. The Size
      2. The Shape
      3. The Wall
      4. The Funnel
      5. The Ridges
      6. Tips and Tricks
    5. The Diamonds
      1. What Is a Diamond?
      2. Diamond Issues
    6. The Canvas
      1. Size
      2. Image Quality
      3. Buyer Beware
      4. The Adhesive
      5. The Fabric
  7. Section 3 Beyond the Standard Accessories
    1. Level Up Your Diamond Painting Game
      1. Washi Tape
      2. Cutting Tools
    2. Storage Systems
      1. Diamond Storage
      2. Diamond Pen Storage
      3. Washi Tape Storage
      4. Canvas Storage
    3. Easel
    4. Light Pad
    5. Coverminders
    6. Mesh Ruler
    7. Roller
    8. Diamond Grinder
    9. Tweezers
    10. Tray Organizer
    11. Baby Wipes
    12. Other Notable Accessories
  8. Section 4 Tips and Tricks
    1. From Novice to Expert
      1. Diamond Painting Pens
      2. Wax
      3. Diamonds
    2. Canvases
      1. Adhesive Issues
    3. Sealing a Painting
      1. Types of Sealants
    4. Storing Canvas
    5. Clear/Opaque Covers
      1. Bad Symbols
    6. Other Notable Tips
  9. Resources
    1. Diamond Painting Companies
    2. Diamond Painting Accessories
    3. More Companies and Resources
    4. Fabric and Craft Stores
    5. Favorite YouTube Creator Shout-outs!
    6. About the Author
    7. Acknowledgements
    8. Diamond Painting Log Sheet
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